CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44 RATIONAL ANALYSIS

Hearing Chen Xing’s words.

In an instant, the entire arena’s attention was focused on him.

Even Hee Youliang and Dong Youcai were frozen in shock, after all, with their level of skill, they had never witnessed such a scene before.

But that was not the end of it.

Because at this moment, a black-clothed man who Ye Fei had met before, standing beside Chen Xing, directly leapt down from the VIP box window over five meters high, landing in the ring. He said casually, "Is it you who called the martial competition of Su Province’s elite United Commerce bosses a gathering of weaklings?"

Watching such a dramatic scene, Ye Fei smiled slightly and turned to Youu Cancan beside him, asking, "Do you have any information on this man?"

"Shh! Lower your voice! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

Youu Cancan shot Ye Fei an anxious glare before saying, "The one who spoke just now is Chen Xing, the ’Mountain Tiger’ of Yungang in Su Province. However, this is his strongest subordinate, Wei Dong. He’s a major expert in the early stage of Hidden Energy. By the way, you might not even understand what Hidden Energy is; anyway, it’s very powerful. Be careful, if he hears you, you won’t walk out of this underground arena alive!"

Hidden Energy, early stage?

Ye Fei heard this and smirked faintly. To have a Hidden Energy practitioner step up right from the start, this martial tournament truly was a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

Ye Fei and Youu Cancan continued chatting in hushed tones below.

On stage, Hee Youliang was completely stunned.

He was just a fellow who hadn’t even reached the threshold of Martial Artist; how could he have seen someone leap down from over five meters unscathed?

So, without hesitation, he immediately knelt trembling on the ground and stammered, "No...no, sir, I was referring to...to the fighters who were on stage earlier..."

"Get off the stage!" Wei Dong didn’t bother listening to Hee Youliang’s explanation and roared angrily.

Scared out of his wits, Hee Youliang scrambled off the stage with Dong Youcai.

Watching the two flee, Wei Dong sneered dismissively but didn’t pursue the matter further.

After all, today’s event was Su Province’s United Commerce gathering, and with so many distinguished figures present, Wei Dong merely cupped his fists slightly before springing back up. With a few nimble steps among the pillars, he swiftly returned to the VIP box where Chen Xing was seated.

In that moment, everyone was overwhelmed by the power and presence of Wei Dong, Chen Xing’s subordinate, unable to even take a full breath!

However, Chen Xing’s authority only represented Northern Su. For those major figures from Southern Su, not everyone was willing to submit so easily.

As Wei Dong returned to the VIP box, someone chuckled coldly—it was none other than Bai Que, Hall Master of Black Tiger Hall, who had just relocated from Northern Su Runzhou!

"Heh, let them bask in their triumph for now. Once Master Lei steps onto the stage, both Chen Xing and Guo Wenyuan will end up crushed by me, Bai Que!"

Bai Que sneered triumphantly.

"Enough!"

At this moment, Guo Wenyuan rose slowly, smiling as he said, "Today marks the United Commerce meeting of all Su Province families. However, in civil matters there are no firsts, and in martial matters there are no seconds. In China, we’ve always valued the pursuit of literary and martial excellence. So, before the commerce meeting begins, each family will determine this year’s direction through combat, which I imagine you’re all aware of?"

"Aware, naturally. But Mr. Guo, why is it always your Northern Su side that opens the match first? Don’t you think you’re disregarding us Southern Su folks a little too much?"

Suddenly, a one-eyed man from the opposite VIP box sneered coldly.

Guo Wenyuan’s face darkened instantly upon hearing this.

He recognized this man!

The figure was none other than a notorious individual from Southern Su’s Anshan known for navigating both black and white circles—the one-eyed man nicknamed "One-eyed"!

Since Anshan and Yuntai were geographically close, Guo Wenyuan and One-eyed had clashed frequently in the past. But to see him step forward here, openly provoking him, was unexpected.

In the past, Guo Wenyuan would have faced such challenges head-on without hesitation.

But today, the prearranged meeting at the hotel with Ye Fei didn’t happen, leaving him somewhat uncertain.

Knowing Guo Wenyuan’s predicament, Hee Ming quickly interjected, "Mr. Guo, shall we from Flame Dragon Association handle this battle on your behalf?"

"You?"

Guo Wenyuan immediately turned to Hee Ming’s companion, Zhou Tian, asking, "Master Zhou, do you have the confidence?"

"Mr. Guo, I may not measure up to Mr. Ye, but against ordinary rabble, I fear nothing!" Zhou Tian replied confidently.

"Very well!"

Guo Wenyuan slammed the table and immediately turned to One-eyed, declaring, "One-eyed, since you think I disregard you, why don’t we let our fists decide!"

"Excellent! Straightforward!"

One-eyed laughed heartily, waving his hand to signal someone behind him. A cloaked man suddenly leaped into the ring.

His movements were graceful, as if drifting like a canoe; he landed lightly without a sound, earning instant applause.

Meanwhile, on Guo Wenyuan’s side, Zhou Tian refused to be outshone. With a move of White Crane Displaying Wings, he descended like an eagle striking from the sky, landing on one leg without losing any momentum.

"I am Zhou Tian. I humbly request your guidance!"

With both sides now on stage, Zhou Tian cupped his hands and smiled.

"There’s no need for guidance—prepare to die!"

The cloaked man ignored Zhou Tian entirely, thrusting his palm forward with a sharp hiss, aiming directly for Zhou Tian’s throat.

Seeing this, Zhou Tian stepped back and countered with a punch. After retreating one step, he looked slightly startled and said, "White Camel Mountain’s Spiritual Snake Fist?"

"Heh, you’ve got some discernment. At least you’re not entirely useless!"

The cloaked man quipped before reengaging Zhou Tian in combat.

While the battle heated up onstage, in the audience below, knowledge-holder Youu Cancan began explaining further under Ye Fei’s questioning.

"This match pits Yuntai’s Guo Family against Southern Su’s Anshan’s One-eyed. Guo Family has sent someone previously recruited by Flame Dragon Association’s Hee Ming—Master Zhou Tian. However, Zhou Tian is only at Ming Energy’s middle stage, which is nothing special here!" Youu Xiaoman said with a laugh.

"Oh? Are you saying Zhou Tian will lose this fight?"

Ye Fei chuckled in response.

Youu Cancan burst into laughter, "Of course he’ll lose! Zhou Tian excels in brute-force brawls with direct and unyielding attacks, but his opponent trains in Spiritual Snake Fist—a style that’s elusive and unpredictable, perfectly countering Zhou Tian’s approach!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Fei regarded Youu Cancan with newfound admiration.

He himself could discern that Zhou Tian would lose, but who was he? He was Ye Fei, a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, relying on the elevated perspective granted by his cultivation.

Yet Youu Cancan correctly judged the outcome solely based on the data she had at hand, showing evident talent.

Thus, Ye Fei grew intrigued and asked, "Who do you think will ultimately win this United Commerce competition?"

"Well..."

Youu Cancan glanced around before leaning in closer to Ye Fei and whispering, "This is just my guess, but the likely victor will be the Hall Master of Black Tiger Hall, Bai Que, who recently moved to Runzhou. That’s because the people he’s brought along this time are anything but ordinary!"